Is Thatchers Zero Cider ultra-processed?

Ciders Sold in the United Kingdom and Guernsey

It's processed, but not ultra-processed

Open Food Facts counts every product in its category, alcoholic beverages, as at least group 3.

Less processed isn't automatically healthier, so compare the labels for what matters to you, such as sugar or salt.

Apple Juice, Water, Acid (Malic Acid), Antioxidants (Sodium Metabisulphite, Sodium Bisulphite)

Additives: E222 Sodium bisulphite , E223 Sodium metabisulphite , E296 Malic acid

As written on the pack

Apple Juice (from concentrate), Water, Acid (Malic Acid), Antioxidants (Sodium Metabisulphite, Sodium Bisulphite).

Open Food Facts puts every product in this category in at least this group.

Alcoholic beverages Products in the category "Alcoholic beverages" are at least group 3.
Ciders Products in the category "Ciders" are at least group 3.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 11th. 45% of the ciders here are ultra-processed.

Ranked by NOVA group, then by the number of ultra-processing signs, additives and ingredients. Our ordering, not part of NOVA.

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